Assessment and Screening Flashcards
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Which of the following is a validated screening tool specifically designed to assess for perinatal bipolar disorder risk?
Answer: Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a validated self-report tool used to identify patients at risk for bipolar spectrum disorders in perinatal settings.
A patient at her 6-week postpartum visit denies depression but reports her partner has noticed she 'seems off.' Which clinical action is most appropriate?
Answer: Administer a standardized screening tool and conduct a collateral interview
Collateral reports from partners or family members are clinically significant and should prompt formal screening and collateral interviewing even when the patient denies symptoms.
Which clinical feature best distinguishes postpartum psychosis from severe postpartum depression during assessment?
Answer: Rapid cycling of mood with confusion and hallucinations
Postpartum psychosis is characterized by rapid mood fluctuations, confusion, disorganized thinking, and hallucinations — features not typical of postpartum depression.
When screening for substance use in perinatal patients, which tool is commonly recommended?
Answer: 4P's Plus
The 4P's Plus (Parents, Partner, Past, Pregnancy) is a validated brief screening tool designed to identify perinatal substance use risk.
An obstetric provider notices a pregnant patient has a PHQ-2 score of 3. What is the recommended next step?
Answer: Administer the full PHQ-9 for further evaluation
A PHQ-2 score of 3 or higher is a positive screen that warrants follow-up with the full PHQ-9 to assess severity and guide treatment planning.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of universal perinatal mental health screening?
Answer: To identify at-risk individuals regardless of provider suspicion
Universal screening ensures that perinatal mental health conditions are identified in patients who may not spontaneously disclose symptoms or who appear outwardly well.
In perinatal mental health assessment, which clinical domain is often overlooked but is critical for comprehensive evaluation?
Answer: Social support and relationship satisfaction
Social support and relationship quality are strong predictors of perinatal mental health outcomes and must be assessed as part of a comprehensive evaluation.